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African Cocoa Farmers Push for Sustainability as EU Rules Tighten

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  • Farmers collaborate with ICCO and WCF to meet global sustainability standards
  • EU deforestation rules set to reshape cocoa exports from Africa

Abuja, Nigeria – Africa’s cocoa sector is undergoing a major shift as farmers collaborate with global organisations to meet stringent sustainability standards and improve supply chain transparency. The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) and the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) are leading initiatives to ensure adherence to international regulations, as the European Union tightens its oversight on deforestation and ethical sourcing.

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